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🌱 How Botetourt will fund the costly Eagle Rock cleanup project

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Botetourt will fund the costly Eagle Rock cleanup project

Also on today's calendar: Michael Wayne Dill @ The Fishin' Pig (Daleville, VA) and 4 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 65.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• County seeks funding for Eagle Rock cleanup (fincastleherald.com) — Botetourt County is moving ahead with cleaning up a blighted, partially collapsed property in nearby Eagle Rock, even after contractor bids exceeded available grant funding. Supervisors approved a contract and directed staff to find about $24,000 within the existing budget, with plans to turn the site into green space for residents while exploring long-term uses.
   

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    Friday October 2
  • Men's Retreat →
    Camp Eagle, 411 Camp Eagle Road, Fincastle
    4:00 pm
    • Monday October 5
  • Volleyball (A) - Glenvar - 5:30pm
    Central Academy Middle School Fincastle, VA 24090
    5:30 pm
    • Wednesday October 7
  • Cross Country (A) - Southwest VA Middle School Championship - Hidde
    Central Academy Middle School Fincastle, VA 24090
    5:00 pm
  • Football (A) - Andrew Lewis - 5:30pm
    Central Academy Middle School Fincastle, VA 24090
    5:30 pm
    • Wednesday October 21
  • Michael Wayne Dill @ The Fishin' Pig (Daleville, VA) →
    The Fishin' Pig-Daleville, 48 Market Ridge Lane, Daleville
    6:30 pm
    • Friday October 23
  • Haunted History: A Fincastle Ghost Tour 2026 →
    Botetourt County Historical Society & Museum, Inc, 26 East Main Street, Fincastle
    6:00 pm

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  • Papa John's posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Troutville. Apply here.
  • Valet Living posted a job opening for Part-time Doorstep Trash Collection Specialist - Night in Daleville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fincastle here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vinton

  • Vinton looks to redevelop property destroyed by fire (wdbj7.com)
  • Target 7: Old church gets new life as a free food pantry (wdbj7.com)
  • RGC Resources Inc. (NASDAQ:RGCO) Shareholders to Receive $0.22 Quarterly Dividend (marketbeat.com)

Roanoke

  • David Arquette brings 'Behind the Scream' tour to Roanoke (wfxrtv.com)
  • Roanoke Buys Its Last Big Open Space. What Happens to Ole Monterey Now? (roanokerambler.com)
  • STYLE & SAVINGS: Roanoke thrift store owner shares affordable finds after TikTok video goes viral (wdbj7.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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